Knox County Foundation has been working hard to debut its new donor portal and fund advisor portal. These new systems will make giving to, monitoring, and distributing from funds a simple and convenient tasks for fund holders; and donating to any public funds quick and easy for the public. The Foundation had been planning to…
Submissions will be accepted through March 1, 2021, from any graduating high school senior residing in Knox County, who intends to continue the study of music at the college level. Preference will be given to applicants to who will declare an academic major, or minor, in instrumental or vocal music; however, consideration will also be…
For high school seniors, current college students, and adults intending to complete either an associates, bachelors, or medical degree, the Universal Scholarship Application is available online at https://knoxcf.awardspring.com. The 2021 submission deadline is Monday, March 1, with scholarship announcements in May. The Foundation also offers vocational scholarships to both high school seniors and adults wishing…
The Knox County Foundation is pleased to announce a new fund supporting health, wellness, fitness, and recreation in Fredericktown. The Ralph Y. and Helen W. Struble / David S. Henry Fund was recently established and is now available to receive applications for both large and small grants through Knox County Foundation’s Community Impact grant process.…
Non-profit organizations serving Knox County residents are invited to apply for grants from the Knox County Foundation through its competitive grant program. New for 2021, both the major and small grant applications will be accessed via the Foundation’s new Online Grant Portal. The portal can be accessed here. The submission deadline for the first of…
Organizations wishing to apply for funding from the Knox County Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), in any amount up to $5,000, may apply through Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. Last year, YPI members awarded $31,000 to 14 charitable organizations providing services to Knox County youth, from 0 to age 18. Organizations with a specific, unique project…
The Knox County Foundation board, at its August meeting, approved the distribution of more than $120,000 for both small grant applications, $5,000 or less, and large grant applications, $5,000 or more. KCF provided a $70,000 matching grant to provide a new heating and air conditioning unit for the Bladensburg Community Center. With this new system,…
CLICK HERE to support this fund. Sam Barone will retire from his position as the first executive director of the Knox County Foundation, in which he has served admirably for the last 18 years, on July 10. The Foundation’s Board of Directors is recognizing his dedication to serving Knox County by establishing the Barone Family…
Jeffrey Scott, Director of Marketing and Development at Knox Community Hospital, has been named executive director of the Knox County Foundation, effective July 13, 2020. Scott replaces Sam Barone, who has served as executive director of the Knox County Foundation since July 2002, and who announced his June 30 retirement in January. Board Chair Richard…
The Owens Corning Foundation just announced that it is awarding $10,000 in charitable grant funds to the Knox County Foundation (KCF). “This came as a pleasant surprise to us amidst a rather quiet time at the Knox County Foundation,” said Executive Director Sam Barone. “We’re always excited to form new relationships with businesses and organizations…